WELDING TECHNIQUE: Line-Up Clamp: None - It should be noted that the fit-up on this joint is critical to successful weld.
Stringer or Weave Bead: (S) Cleaning and/or Grinding:
Y
(W)
Y
N/A
Single Pass
Multi Pass
Stiff wire brush our power grinder. Grind tacks & stringer bead to a smooth contour.
PROCEDURE QUALIFIED FOR:
Charpy V Notch
N/A
NDTT
N/A
D.T.
N/A
Maximum K/J Heat Input: N/A JOINT SKETCH AND BEAD NUMBER AND SEQUENCE 37.5° Bevel
t - thickness varies
t
37.5° Bevel
0- 3/32” land
t - thickness varies
0- 3/32” land 1/16 – 3/32” gap
1/16 - 3/ 32” gap
NOTE: Weld layers are representative only actual number of passes and layer sequence may vary due to variation in joint design, thickness and fit-up. TYPICAL WELDING PARAMETERS Travel Speed Amps Volts in/min. 55-70 22-26 4-9
API WELDING SPECIFICATION PROCEDURE TEST PARAMETERS Joint Type:
Full Penetration Branch
Diameter:
1.90” o.d. to 6.625” o.d
Thickness:
0.145” to 0.280” wall
Filler:
3/3 2 & 1/8
Material:
ASTM A-106 gr B
Preheat:
250°F
Position:
5G Fixed
Current:
DCEP
Progression:
Down
Volts:
22-26
No.
Type
Result
5.
N/A
2.
6.
N/A
3.
7.
N/A
4.
8.
N/A
Specimen Type
1.
N/A
2.
N/A
3.
N/A
4.
N/A
No.
Area Sq./ in
Amps: 55-70
GUIDED BEND TESTS No. Type Result
1.
No.
E6010 (6P+)
TENSILE TESTS Ultimate Tensile
Applied Load
Character of failure and location
NICK-BREAK TESTS Remarks on Nick-Break tests
Type
1.
Figure 11
Acc. One minor pore.
2.
Figure 11
Acc. Break is clean.
3.
Figure 11
Acc. Break is clean, partial thru base material
4.
Figure 11
Acc. One repaired BT, partial thru base material
Welders Name: William McIntosh Tests Conducted By: Merel Johnson
Z No.: 86261
Stamp: PF009
We certify that the statements herein are correct and that the tests were conducted in accordance with API-1104. Authorized By: Kelly Bingham ___________________ Date: 09/30/92